Large Spanish Terracotta Spanish ‘Tinaja’ Jar c.1750

 

Large ‘Tinaja’ Jar in dark green/brown glaze from a private Spanish Andalusian collection c.1750

This antique jar from the private collection in Andalusia is the perfect combination of form and function. The dark green and brown glaze gives it a strong appearance while the large size made it ideal for originally storing and cooling water.

 Note hollow to the base.